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Russia Deploys BAS-200 Drones to Support Arctic Icebreaker Operations

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According to a PR published by Rostec the BAS-200 unmanned helicopter system, developed by Holding “Russian Helicopters,” part of Rostec State Corporation, is being adapted to enhance operations in the Arctic. Designed for ship-based missions, the BAS-200 is set to play a pivotal role in supporting icebreakers navigating the challenging Arctic Ocean. The Arctic region […]

Why UK’s Watchkeeper UAV Failed the Test of Time

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The UK government’s decision to send its Watchkeeper uncrewed air vehicles (UAVs) into early retirement marks an ignominious end for a once-ambitious effort to boost the British Army’s airborne intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities. Announcing the step among a tri-service package of decommissioning measures on 20 November, defence secretary John Healey said […]

Skyborne Technology and Atlantic Industrial Group Announce AI Manufacturing JV for SVTOLs & Airships

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– Skyborne Technology, a UAV Corp Company and Atlantic Industrial Group Inc. have announced a joint venture to build cutting-edge manufacturing capability at Skyborne’s Wewahitchka, Florida facility. AIG will manufacture multiple high efficiency drone models (SVTOLs) at this location. This facility will set up an in-house design center for airships and drones using large-scale 3d […]

Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 Successfully Demonstrates New Radar Capability In Canada

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– Schiebel, in collaboration with MDA Space, has successfully demonstrated IMSAR’s NSP Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with Ground and Maritime Moving Target Indication (GMTI and MMTI) capabilities during a one-week intensive trial at the Foremost UAS Test Range in Western Canada. The successful integration of the IMSAR NSP radar system to the CAMCOPTER S-100 was […]

Ukraine Modifies A-22 Foxbat Aircraft into Long-Range Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle.

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The Aeroprakt A-22 “Foxbat,” originally designed as a light recreational aircraft, has recently drawn attention after being modified by Ukrainian forces into a long-range UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle). This transformation illustrates a shift in asymmetric warfare, where civilian technologies are repurposed for military use, thereby creating new, unconventional offensive capabilities. On April 4, 2024, […]

SkyDrive and SAI Flight Collaborate on Electric Air Taxi Routes in South Carolina

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New partnership introduces plans for eVTOL-based air travel, including a pre-order for 10 aircraft SkyDrive Inc., a Japanese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer, has partnered with South Carolina-based SAI Flight and Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) to explore commercial air taxi routes and other innovative applications. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of […]

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SkyDrive Partners with FEAM Aero to Bring eVTOL Maintenance Infrastructure to the US

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New collaboration combines SkyDrive’s eVTOL expertise with FEAM Aero’s extensive line maintenance network, paving the way for regional air mobility integration across U.S. aviation systems. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Japanese eVTOL developer Skydrive recently announced a new strategic partnership with F&E Aircraft Maintenance (Miami), LLC to provide a framework for future eVTOL […]

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Lilium Embarks on Restructuring and New Investment Efforts

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KPMG to Lead M&A Process; Insolvency Filings Approved for German Subsidiaries Lilium N.V.,(Nasdaq: LILM) a developer of electric aircraft for Regional Air Mobility (RAM), recently announced it has engaged KPMG to oversee a structured and open M&A process. The Local Court of Weilheim approved insolvency filings for Lilium’s German subsidiaries, granting the company’s application for […]

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LIFT Japan Set to Launch eVTOL Flight Experiences at Expo 2025

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Marubeni Aerospace Partners with LIFT Aircraft to Bring HEXA eVTOL to Japan LIFT Aircraft, in partnership with Marubeni Aerospace, plans to launch its unique pay-per-flight eVTOL service in Japan during World Expo 2025. Following successful demonstrations in Osaka and an exhibition at SusHi Tech 2024 in Tokyo, the collaboration marks Japan as the first market […]

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Building the Backbone for Advanced Aviation: Industry Experts Discuss Infrastructure Needs

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Key Stakeholders Outline the Path Forward for UAS and AAM Networks At the AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit held today in Cambridge, MA, industry leaders gathered to address a pressing question: “If We Build It, Will They Come?” The panel discussion, titled “Infrastructure Supporting Advanced Aviation Operations,” brought together experts to explore the […]

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